Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Jahrat Adib Chowdhury has been appointed Deputy CEO of Banglalink, Bangladesh’s leading digital operator. With over 20 years of experience, Jahrat will help steer Banglalink’s strategic direction, focusing on digital financial services, regulatory compliance, and fostering innovation to support Bangladesh’s digital transformation.
IFS has appointed Hannes Liebe as the new President for the APJMEA region. Liebe will drive growth, expand IFS’s footprint, and reinforce strategic partnerships across key markets like Saudi Arabia and Japan. His leadership aims to accelerate IFS’s business expansion, especially in Industrial AI and enterprise software.
Mohamed Benchaaboun has been appointed as the new chair of the management board of Maroc Telecom, replacing Abdeslam Ahizoune after his 27-year tenure. The appointment follows a challenging period for the company, which was fined $630 million for unfair competition practices, exceeding its 2023 profit.
Microsoft has appointed Samer Abu-Ltaif as the new President for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. With over 34 years of experience, he will focus on driving AI innovation and expanding Microsoft’s presence across EMEA, continuing the company’s transformation initiatives and regional growth strategies.
Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Nasser al-Thani has been appointed as Ooredoo’s Group Regional CEO for the Middle East, effective December 16, 2024. The move is part of a broader restructuring, introducing two regional CEO positions. Sheikh Nasser brings over 20 years of experience within Ooredoo to his new role.